Three games took place in the SEC East yesterday as all three games featured two East squads. Georgia, Florida and Kentucky all snagged big victories yesterday as the wide-open SEC East race continues to heat after Week 6.

Here’s what we learned about every SEC East team following an exciting weekend of college football in the South.

Florida Gators
Week 6 result: Defeated Tennessee, 10-9
What we learned: It finally happened. Jeff Driskel removed due to performances reasons and Treon Harris, the true freshman, took over at starting quarterback. While the offense didn’t put up big numbers by any means, it was obvious that Harris’ presence under center gave the Gators an added jolt of energy on offense. The running game opened up more and there was hope again that Florida could move the ball down the field. Defensively, the Gators looked more like the unit everyone thought they would be prior to the season. Six sacks by the front seven and a shutdown day in the secondary should get the Gators’ defense back on track. If Harris indeed continues to be the starter, it’s kind of an open book on the rest of the Gators’ season as the performance of the true freshman would greatly dictate how the Gators fare against their later opponents.

Georgia Bulldogs
Week 6 result: Defeated Vanderbilt, 44-17
What we learned: In the most predictable game yesterday, the Georgia Bulldogs easily handled Vanderbilt 44-17 in Sanford Stadium. Todd Gurley showed us he can pretty much do anything he wants as evidenced by a left-handed 50-yard bomb downfield out of the Wildcat formation. For Georgia, this week’s matchup didn’t mean too much with the Commodores being an overwhelming underdog. Next week against Missouri could truly dictate how the SEC East as both the Tigers and Bulldogs are looked upon as the current favorites to win the division.

Kentucky Wildcats
Week 6 result: Defeated South Carolina, 45-38
What we learned: In easily Kentucky’s most impressive win in quite some time, the Wildcats stormed back in the second half to score 21 unanswered points to take down South Carolina. Aside from the continued aggressiveness of Kentucky’s defense, which forced another three turnovers, it was sophomore running back Jojo Kemp who stole the show. Kemp did nearly all of his damage out of the Wildcat, which proved to be unstoppable and Kemp gained 131 yards and three touchdowns against the Gamecocks. It’s still early in the SEC season, but with a big win over South Carolina and just a three OT loss to Florida as the only blemish on their record…why not Kentucky to contend in the SEC East?

Missouri Tigers
Week 6 results: Bye week
What we learned: The Tigers enjoyed a bye week during Week 6. They’ll have a huge matchup next week in Columbia against Georgia.

South Carolina Gamecocks
Week 6 results: Lost to Kentucky, 45-38
What we learned: Another week, another disappointing loss for South Carolina. Early on, it looked like South Carolina may run all over Kentucky as Mike Davis exploded in the first half and the Gamecocks had multiple double-digit scoring drives. However, questionable playcalling by Steve Spurrier (too many pass plays) and poor second half by the South Carolina defense led to the Gamecocks’ third conference loss. The preseason favorites are now virtually done in the SEC East.

Tennessee Volunteers
Week 6 results: Lost to Florida, 10-9
What we learned: If there was ever a game Tennessee should have won during their 10-game losing streak to Florida, it was yesterday’s game. The Vols had shut down a horrid Florida offense for three quarters, but thanks to some missed opportunities in the red zone, the Gators were able to hang around and score 10 unanswered points to beat the Vols in Neyland Stadium. Although Tennessee is a much improved team, the Vols need to start seeing some results on the field instead of obtaining “moral victories.” Eventually, the rise in talent in Knoxville needs to translate into some conference wins this season.

Vanderbilt Commodores
Week 6 result: Lost to Georgia, 44-17
What we learned: Unfortunately for the Commodores, not much. Vanderbilt split time at quarterback between Wade Freebeck and Stephen Rivers, but it was the same old story for Derek Mason’s team: No offense and little hope that they can snag an SEC victory this season.